Disclaimer: I'm getting tired of writing these. I don't own Twilight. Why would anyone think I do?
A/N: This took too long to get out… I could complain to you about all of my excuses but, for once, I won't. On with the –kinda short- chapter.
Chapter Twelve- Bella's POV (age seventeen)
As he pulled away, I could still feel his warm breath on my cheeks. He looked cautious, moving slowly and watching me carefully.
"Wow," he breathed, barely audible.
"Wow," I agreed while nodding my head slightly.
Suddenly, a crooked smile broke across his face as he gazed down at me.
He bent down and placed a small kiss on my cheek before turning and walking out the door.
When I was sure he was gone, I let out a gusty breath and fell back into the wall.
That. Was. Amazing.
After a few moments, I steadied myself and wandered back into the kitchen, where everyone else was still celebrating. There was a slight spring in my step, and I couldn't quite keep the smile off my face.
"Oh, Bella, there you are! I'm getting bored," Rose sighed, while motioning me over.
I stepped into the small circle they had formed and listened to their conversation with a new interest.
"What do you guys normally do for fun?" Alice asked, looking over at Emmett.
This girl had no idea what she had just gotten herself into.
--- One Long Hour of Twister Later ---
This was torture.
I was crouched on all fours, careful not to let my knees touch the mat, while my muscles stretched uncomfortably.
Jasper looked like a cat about to pounce, with his back arched into the floor.
Edward was beside him, an arm sneaking under Jasper's stomach to claim a blue space while his other arm linked around Emmett's.
Alice and Rosalie had long since given up, standing at the side and taking many embarrassing photos.
And Emmett was… everywhere. He had somehow managed to crawl a leg underneath me, the other one sticking up in an awkward position. His right arm was hooked around Edward's while his left wrapped around Jasper's body to reach the other side. He really had a knack for this game.
"Edward: Right arm Green," Rosalie commanded with a laugh.
Shit.
There was no way he could pull that off. Most of his weight was on the arm and he couldn't move without knocking into Jasper. He let out a loud groan and Emmett chuckled.
Edward went right down, taking Jasper out with him. There was a flash of light as Alice snapped a picture.
Jasper had hit the ground first, Edward landing hard against him. Emmett had shifted to the side, miraculously dodging the two boys and staying balanced.
After much laughter, they stood up and cleared off the mat, leaving Emmett and I to battle rest of the game out.
"Bella: Left foot red." Rose called out.
Emmett stared at me, daring me to make a move.
I glared back.
He raised an eyebrow.
I narrowed my eyes.
He smirked at me.
My breathing faltered.
He brought the other brow up, too.
I jumped up, raising my hands in surrender.
"Okay, okay, you win," I cried, stepping back.
Everyone laughed and Alice stuck the camera in my face, clicking the flash button.
I was momentarily blinded, blinking furiously in an attempt to regain my eyesight. I stumbled, catching my foot on a table leg.
I fell backward, landing right in a par of familiar arms. They seemed to be catching me a lot lately.
I squinted up through the light specks into Edward's emerald eyes.
He had caught me in a dip, bringing my faces inches from his.
"Hey there,"
"Hi," I whispered, my cheeks flooding.
He chuckled and set me on my feet.
I looked up to see four pairs of eyes staring widely at us.
Edward's hands dropped from my side.
He cleared his throat and walked past everyone, into the kitchen. Emmett followed right after, soon joined by Jasper, but Rose and Alice kept watching me. They had a glint in their eyes. One I didn't trust.
"What was that?" Rose asked, grabbing my arm and pulling me onto the couch.
"What?" I asked innocently.
"That," Alice clarified, indicating the door which Edward had just disappeared to.
"You blinded me and I fell. He happens to be the only person here with reflexes."
The both rolled their eyes and crossed their legs, at the same time. Eerie.
"Bella, Bella, Bella." Rose shook her head slowly
I blushed and looked down.
Alice put her arm on mine.
"Rose and I are having a sleepover at my house tonight. You're coming." She announced, grinning mischievously.
I had seen that look before. And I had prayed never to see it again.
She was planning something.
A/N: I realize this chapter is unbearably short, but I had to cut it off here so that the next one can be even longer! And it WILL be long, don't you worry.
Oh, I have a question: Would anyone be interested in reading a Midnight Sun version of this? I know few people have been saying they want to have some in Edward's POV, but this story is strictly Bella. I can, however, do this again in his POV if enough people are interested. It wouldn't be the exact same thing, like in Midnight Sun, the chapters would be different. If you would read it, leave a review, okay? I want to know if it's worth writing… Thanks!